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Date: 07-Jul-2010 From: Geoffrey Haig <geoffrey.haiguni-bamberg.de>Subject: Minority Languages of the Middle East, General Linguistics: Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (A13 on German scale), University of Bamberg, GermanyE-mail this message to a friend

Job summary: The position involves teaching at the undergraduate level (5 hours per week), including courses in both a BA and a Masters Programme. The main areas of instruction are the sociolinguistics of minority languages in the Near East, language contact, and typology. However, besides these core areas, the successful candidate will have considerable freedom to focus on his/her own special areas of interest and contribute towards developing the teaching profile of the department. Besides teaching, the candidate will be expected to fulfill administrative duties and contribute to establishing the web-based resources at the department. The candidate will be encouraged to complete a Habilitation (second thesis, generally required for a professorship in Germany) over the time span of the appointment. The position will commence on October 1, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications: - PhD in general linguistics in hand at the time of appointment. - Demonstrated expertise in a language of the Near and Middle East, preferably Arabic or other Semitic language. - Research experience in at least one of the following fields: empirical sociolinguistics, bilingualism and minority languages, documentation of endangered languages, language typology - Commitment to excellence in teaching, preferably experience in courses relevant to the position. - Clear evidence of potential for research and publishing in English at international level. - Knowledge of German would be a distinct advantage, but is not essential as the language of teaching is English.

Candidates are invited to send their applications, in pdf-format, to the above address.

Applications should include: a CV, two samples of written work, a brief statement outlining the candidate's current and future research agenda, and the names and contact details of two referees who may be contacted if necessary.